Genealogy (from Greek: γενεά, genea, "generation"; and λόγος, logos, "knowledge") is the study of families and the tracing of their lineages and history. Genealogists use oral traditions, historical records, genetic analysis, and other records to obtain information about a family and to demonstrate kinship and pedigrees of its members. The results are often displayed in charts or written as narratives.

What is an Inherited Disease? Individuals can develop health conditions due to their genetics. Chromosomes with abnormalities cause genetic disorders. Everyone is born with a particular group of chromosomes. Chromosomes cause characteristics such as eye, hair and skin color. An individual’s health is also inherited. Your genetic structure is received from both parents. Babies are...

Genealogy is more than just tracing your family tree, it is about discovering your heritage, creating a story about your family, and possibly even creating a medical history. Discovering your family is a learning experience as well as a hobby. It will take you through time and across continents. Where To Begin Most people that...

Discovering the origin of your family is an exciting and educational endeavor. You’ll learn about the customs and traditions from which your family tree sprang, and you’ll be able to add some of those practices into your own lives. How can you go about investigating the history of your family? The first step is to...